While Joker has 10 different romance options to pursue in Persona 5 Royal, perhaps one of the more unique love interests is his teacher, Sadayo Kawakami. Though it is not the game’s main focus, getting to know others is part of the experience. Not to mention, since each love interest is linked to a specific Arcana, they’re worth taking the time to get to know.
While you do have the option of foregoing any romance options, which is also one of the achievements of Persona 5 Royal, alongside dating them all, you will still need to start as friends. Once you reach Rank 9, Joker will be prompted with a question from the confidant that will warn the nature of the relationship will change, so choose carefully.
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All Rank 1 Responses
Begin Romancing Kawakami On 5/27
In Persona 5 Royal, Kawakami works as a teacher by day and a maid by night. Players must work hard to get romantically involved because she is only available after the end of May and on certain specific days of the week. They’ll also need relatively large savings, as Kawakami will only visit and allow Joker to progress in the romance if he has enough money to pay for her cleaning and cooking services.
Maxing out Kawakami will unlock her ability to do things for you, like laundry or cooking, allowing you to gain the benefits without doing them yourself.
She can offer massages after entering the Metaverse,
preventing you from being too exhausted to go out at night. This is one of the most valuable confidants you can complete in a game with limited time.
Because Kawakami’s Arcana, Temperance, will unlock at the end of May, players looking to enter a romance with her will want to progress through the main campaign as they normally would.
During this time, it’s best to complete the first and second Palaces as quickly as possible to give Joker the maximum amount of time with Kawakami once she becomes available. Additionally, use this time to pursue other romances in Persona 5 Royal if you choose to do so.
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A few days after completing the Second Palace, Yuuki Mishima will bring Joker and Ryuji a maid service flyer. When they call the number, Kawakami arrives and leaves almost immediately after asking Joker and the others to refrain from saying anything.
At school the following day, Joker can speak to Kawakami again as Ms. Chouno chides her, and if you help her, she will provide a number for Joker to call at night from the phone at the Leblanc Cafe once you have reached Level 3 Guts.
During the conversation, Kawakami agreed to help him with after-school chores. This will officially unlock Rank 1 for Kawakami and begin the Temperance confidant. This will also allow Joker to Slack Off in Kawakami’s class, allowing him to use this time to level up other social stats in Persona 5 Royal that he may not otherwise have time for. Following this, you must call Kawakami when she’s working and invite her over to continue progressing her ranks.
Dialogue Responses & Benefits Gained
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Question |
Best Response |
Benefit |
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It’ll be our little secret, just for Becky and Master, okay? Can you keep it a secret? |
Yeah, I get it. |
Slack Off: You may slack off in Kawakami’s class on certain days and use this time for other things such as reading, crafting tools, or sleeping for a chance to increase a random stat or relationship. |
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All Rank 2 Responses
Listen To Kawakami & Comfort Her
During your Rank 2 visit, Kawakami will rest for a moment and confess why she needs to work two jobs and that she is in desperate need of money. This will be your opportunity to comfort her and choose the correct dialogue responses to help boost your rank with her.
Note that having a Temperance Persona in your active roster will increase the benefits gained through dialogue choices by 1 point.
Dialogue Responses
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Question |
Best Response |
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But then, doesn’t it pain your heart to see such a cute maid all dirty? |
It does. |
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You weren’t expecting to do anything weird with me, were you? |
Absolutely not! |
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I assume you make a lot since you can afford a maid service… Well, let me know if you do. |
(Any) |
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You shouldn’t be wasting it on services like this… |
(Any) |
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Phone Call: I really wanna do a lot more cleaning for you… Is that okay, Master? |
(Any) |
All Rank 3 Responses
Unlock The Housekeeping Ability
During this next Maid Service call, Kawakami will introduce Maid Cooking. She will prepare a meal for Joker that is a little underwhelming, but this will lead to dialogue choices that will unlock Kawakami’s ability to do other things for you that can help save you time.
Dialogue Responses & Benefits Gained
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Question |
Best Response |
Benefit Gained |
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The high-end cup noodles really do make a difference, don’t they? |
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Housekeeping: Kawakami will now be available to brew coffee or do laundry for Joker when he calls her outside of her normal hours/days. |
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..Besides, I thought I warned you already. Why would you request me again…? |
(Any) |
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I heard they might even cut the teachers’ salaries… I’m so sick of it… |
I’ll request you more often |
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Oh, did you hear that? Haha… Yeah, I’m a little behind on my sister’s medical bills. |
(Any) |
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Phone Call: …Seriously, though. You’re still young, so you really need to eat properly… |
Thanks |
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All Rank 4 Responses
Kawakami Tries To Cut Ties With Joker
During the Rank 4 visit, Kawakami finally comes clean about her sister and that she lied about why she needs money. She will attempt to cut ties with Joker during this visit, but you will still be able to pursue her. Choose yo r dialogue carefully as there are more wrong answers during this encounter than in others.
Note that not every dialogue with confidants in Persona 5 Royal provides any benefit; sometimes there is no right answer, and sometimes there are several options.
Dialogue Responses & Benefits Gained
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Question |
Response |
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I want to provide more services for you… |
(Any) |
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But he said that he prioritizes ‘younger’ women! |
How rude. |
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I look pretty good as a maid, don’t I? |
You need to love yourself. |
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I don’t have a sick sister. All that stuff about the fees and charges was all a lie too. |
(Any) |
All Rank 5 Responses
Find Out The Truth About Kawakami
Despite what occurred last time, you will still be able to get Kawakami to come back out again. She will reveal the truth about everything related to why she needs money, and you will be able to comfort her. Successfully achieve rank 5, and you will be able to unlock the Free Time ability with Kawakami in Persona 5 Royal.
Dialogue Responses & Benefits Gained
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Question |
Response |
Benefit Gained |
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You know you’re being used for money… and you still request me? |
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Free Time: Kawakami will call other teachers out of class, allowing Joker to use his class time in Persona 5 Royal to do other things. |
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He threatened me… saying that I’d be dismissed if I continued to tutor Takase-kun. |
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If only I had kept my promise to him… |
(Any) |
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So I ended up paying them the ‘apology’ money so they wouldn’t sue me or say anything. |
(Any) |
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I’ve been coming here because of a random twist of fate, but we should say goodbye as well. |
(Any) |
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Phone Call: There’s always this nice curry smell around the place. Do you get to eat that place’s curry every day? |
You want some? |
All Rank 6 Responses
Unlock Super Housekeeping
During this rank-up visit, Joker will be made aware of Kawakami’s decreasing health. However, Joker can still increase her rank and perks so that she will help him with even more chores. At this point, Kawakami will become a valuable part of maximizing Joker’s time, so don’t forget to utilize her as a resource.
Dialogue Responses & Benefits Gained
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Question |
Response |
Benefit |
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Sorry… I need to take a break |
Want to rest a bit? |
Super Housekeeping: Joker can now add Curry and Tool Crafting to the chores that Kawakami will complete for him. |
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I can’t stop coughing |
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I had my boss give me more shifts. I had to beg him for them, but… |
(Any) |
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Phone Call: If you neglect stuff like that, it makes you more likely to get sick. |
How are you feeling, though? |
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All Rank 7 Responses
Take The First Step Towards Romance
This visit, unlike the previous ones, will take place at the hospital where Kawakami has recently been admitted. Due to the s, Joker will not have to pay the typical fee required when calling Kawakami. Aside from Joker saving money during this Persona encounter, another thing to look out for in this scene is that it offers the first nudge towards romancing Kawakami, so tread carefully.
Dialogue Responses
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Question |
Response |
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I should be able to send it out tomorrow… |
Don’t pay them |
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I guess transferring to our sister company is the only way… |
Think this through more (This option nudges the relationship in the romantic direction). |
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So if his guardians demand money, then I just have to pay them… |
(Any) |
All Rank 8 Responses
Unlock A Momentos Request
At Rank 8, players will unlock a special Kawakami Mementos quest called “A Teacher Maid to Suffer.” During school, Joker stumbles upon a pair of parents harassing Kawakami for money. Following this, Joker and the Phantom Thieves will need to enter Mementos to change the hearts of the two parents.
This quest takes place in the Path of Chemdah: Area 7. Once this quest is complete, Kawakami will express a desire to quit the maid business, which is when you will have the chance to lock in your romance with her.
Dialogue Responses
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Question |
Response |
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…So this is just what I have to do. |
Is this really what you want? |
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That’s why I’m going to quit both my teaching job and my maid job… What do you think? |
If that’s what you decided. |
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And yet, I still feel the need to teach… I wonder why I feel that way even now |
(Any) |
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I can’t make things right with Takase-kun like this… |
(Any) |
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And that is my answer!… Well, what do you think? |
(Any) |
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But from now on, I’m going to protect you, too. As your archer, I will never betray you. |
(Any) |
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Phone Call: But I felt so stuck facing it alone. It’s thanks to you that I actually figured out what I needed to do. |
You’re Welcome. |
All Rank 9 Responses
Officially Begin Romancing Kawakami
Following the completion of the Momentos request unlocked in Rank 8, you will be able to rank up with Kawakami again. This next hangout will be imperative as it is when you will officially lock in whether you have decided to romance Kawakami or just stay friends. Note that there will be extra dialogue over the phone if you choose to stay friends, but you will not get a call through the romance route.
Dialogue Responses & Benefits Gained
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Question |
Response |
Benefit |
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I bet I’ll be an old woman by the time I achieve my dreams. |
Nonsense. |
None other than unlocking the romance option. |
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Today marks the day I graduate from being your maid. |
(Any) |
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Besides, won’t you be lonely? Hm? |
(Any) |
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Giving someone the wrong idea… It’s a sinful act, you know? |
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This situation isn’t normal. I’m a team, and you’re my student, you know? |
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Phone Call (Only if you chose Friends): But somewhere along the way, I forgot about all that… Reigniting your original resolve is easier said than done. |
You can do it. |
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Max Rank Responses
Complete The Temperance Arcana
As seen in justonegamr’s video, to complete the Temperance Arcana and max out Kawakami’s confidant rank, players should have Joker call her again. They will share an evening together, and the player can choose any dialogue that feels right for them.
From that point forward, the two will continue dating. Players will unlock Kawakami’s Special Massage ability, have the opportunity to unlock Ardha, the Temperance Arcana Persona, and take Kawakami on special dates for holidays in Persona 5 Royal.
On 3/19, speak with Kawakami to unlock Unlimited Service which will allow Joker to utilize the Special Massage feature right away in a
New Game+ file
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Dialogue Responses & Benefits Gained (Romance Path)
Players are free to choose any dialogue response they please, as none will have any effect on the relationship at this point.
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Benefit Gained |
Special Massage: After spending the day in the Metaverse, players can call Kawakami, and she will give Joker a massage that allows him to prevent exhaustion and utilize his night slot. |
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Source: justonegamr/YouTube
Persona 5 Royal
- Platform(s)
- PS4 , PS5 , Switch , PC , Xbox One , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S
- Released
- March 31, 2020
- Developer(s)
- Atlus , P-Studio
- Publisher(s)
- Atlus
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood, Drug Reference, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence
- How Long To Beat
- 100 Hours
- Metascore
- 95
- PS Plus Availability
- N/A
